Confidence in Wi-Fi investment is strengthening across the telecoms and enterprise sectors, according to new research from the Wireless Broadband Alliance. The industry body’s annual survey found that 62% of respondents are more inclined to invest in Wi-Fi than a…
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LoRa Alliance hits 125 million LoRaWAN devices as global deployments accelerate
The LoRa Alliance has reported that more than 125 million LoRaWAN devices have now been deployed worldwide, marking what the industry body described as a significant moment for one of the most widely adopted low-power wide-area network technologies. The California-based…
Anritsu unveils acoustic testing system as Europe prepares for NG eCall rollout
Anritsu has launched a new acoustic evaluation system for next-generation automotive emergency call technology, as the industry prepares for the introduction of mandatory NG eCall over 4G and 5G networks across Europe from 1st January, 2026. The Japanese test and…
SURF taps HPE and Salumanus for overhaul of Dutch research network
SURF, the Dutch research and education IT co-operative, has appointed HPE and Salumanus to help build its next-generation national network, in a move aimed at meeting soaring demand for bandwidth, predictability, and resilience across the country’s academic sector. HPE will…
Gilat wins $10m deal to supply mobile Earth observation system
Gilat Satellite Networks has secured a $10 million contract to supply a customised Earth observation system, marking a further expansion of its defence technology portfolio beyond satellite communications. The Israeli group said that its Gilat DataPath subsidiary had been chosen…
Cobham Satcom and Gatehouse merge network units in push for global 5G satellite standards
Cobham Satcom and Gatehouse Satcom have agreed to merge their network operations in a move aimed at accelerating the satellite industry’s shift towards 5G-based standards. Announced in Copenhagen on 8th December, the deal will see Gatehouse Satcom combine with Cobham…
Telcos face rising competitive pressure as consumers signal willingness to switch for satellite coverage
Viasat has warned that Mobile Network Operators risk losing substantial market share as new research shows nearly half of global smartphone users would switch providers to gain satellite-enabled connectivity in areas without terrestrial coverage. The study, published this week in…
WBA says Quality of Service mechanisms breakthrough could underpin next wave of low-latency applications
The Wireless Broadband Alliance has reported what it describes as a significant improvement in Wi-Fi performance following a series of field trials showing how standardised Quality of Service mechanisms can lead to latency reductions of up to 70%. The industry…
DALI Alliance unveils new standards to link wired lighting controls with Bluetooth NLC, Zigbee
The DALI Alliance has introduced new test and certification specifications designed to link its wired lighting-control technology with leading wireless systems, in a move aimed at boosting interoperability across the smart-building sector. The specifications, announced today, set out how so-called…
Avalue warns IoT shift to large-scale deployment demands stronger Edge and AI capability
Avalue Technology has said the global Internet of Things sector is shifting from early-stage trials to broad commercial deployment, as the number of connected devices rose 13% to 18.8bn units in 2024 and began generating far larger volumes of sensor…
